Very Good
#994 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 21% in state
University Prep Charter High School
High School · University Prep Charter High School · Bronx, NY
A charter high school in Bronx, NY where students score 53 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 ST ANN'S AVE-4TH FL, Bronx, NY 10455
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 87% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University Prep Charter High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 92% in 2021, across a 11-year record (2011–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Prep Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,701
Median home value
$348,700
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
University Prep Charter High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
University Prep Charter High School is listed in UNIVERSITY PREP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Prep Charter High School
University Prep Charter High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of University Prep Charter High School, serving approximately 422 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #994 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Prep Charter High School
What grades does University Prep Charter High School serve?
University Prep Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University Prep Charter High School?
University Prep Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Prep Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Prep Charter High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Prep Charter High School rank in NY?
University Prep Charter High School ranks #994 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is University Prep Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
University Prep Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at University Prep Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Prep Charter High School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is University Prep Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, University Prep Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Prep Charter High School a Title I school?
No, University Prep Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Prep Charter High School?
86.7% of students at University Prep Charter High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.0%
- Phone
- (718) 292-6543
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 10455)
- 42,940
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10455; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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